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The Road Tripper E-Report serves travelers and recreationalists all over Oregon and well beyond. The report features a stunning photo, feature story and an event in one of Oregon's many inspiring destinations.

#187: E-Report 9.12.2013
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in Central Oregon: 5 reasons, 3 great places, to experience the hottest new recreational pursuit. Featured Events: End of Season Luau at Elk Lake, Reel Paddling Film Festival and Pickin' & Paddlin' Music Series and Demo Days at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe.
#186: E-Report 8.30.2013
Fall Colors & Covered Bridges: Exploring Cottage Grove. Featured Event: Cycle the Lakes.
#185: E-Report 8.12.2013
The Last Best Days of Summer: 3 Great Tours and Stopping-Off Points in the Hood River Valley. Featured Event: Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim. Featured Recipe: Bartlett Pear Salad
#184: E-Report 7.11.2013
Huckleberry Hound Dogs: Featuring the best berry picking in the world, in NE Oregon, and the North Powder Huckleberry Festival.
#183: E-Report 6.27.2013
Paddle, Pedal & Party on the Willamette River: Kayaking the Willamette Trail. Featured events: Waterfront Blues Festival, The Bog Float, Providence Bridge Pedal & Paddle Oregon.
#182: E-Report 6.12.2013
Road tripping to the high lakes of the Cascade Mountains, featuring Hosmer, Cultus and Elk Lakes. Featured Events: Live Music at Elk Lake and the Bend Brew Tours on mountain bikes.
#181: E-Report 5.27.2013
Bass Fishing, River Rafting & Cow Tipping: Exploring North Central Oregon. Featured Event: Tough Mudder at Wilson Ranches Retreat
#180: E-Report 5.16.2013
Racing, Tasting, Wildflowers & Whitewater: Road Tripping to Hood River County. Featured Event: Gorge Short Track Mountain Bike Series
#179: E-Report 4.23.2013
The Land of Sudden Contrasts: Exploring the vast and intriguing "Outback" in South Central Oregon. Featured Event: Applegate Uncorked Wine Tour
#178: E-Report 4.11.2013
Road Tripping the the Eugene area and the Willamette Water Trail; Also Dexter Lake and Elijah Bristow State Park. Featured Events: Oregon State Rowing Classic and Paddle Oregon.
#177: E-Report 2.19.2013
Road Tripping to urban adventures in Portland, with trips to the Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park, Willamette Falls and more. Featured Event: Portland Saturday Market.
#176: E-Report 2.5.2013
Ideas for "unplugged" recreation in NE Oregon, including snowshoeing and back country skiing. Featured event: Red 2 Red Cross-Country Cycle Race in Echo, Oregon.
#175: E-Report 1.8.2013
The Rough, the Rugged & the Ravishing: Exploring 3 Great Byways of Southern Oregon, including Steens Mountain Look, Rogue-Umpqua and Oregon's Outback. Featured Event: Winter Wings Festival in KFalls.
#174: E-Report 12.25.2012
Plunging through the Holidays: Featuring "Snow Dogs Unleashed in Central Oregon" and the Polar Plunge event for the Special Olympics.
#173: E-Report 12.11.2012
"The Perfect Need," when winter converges with holiday madness, here's where in Oregon to go. Featured Events: Unique happenings to ring in the New Year in Oregon.
#172: E-Report 11.27.2012
"Oregon's Winter Wonder Walks," 5 Lakes to Explore on Snowshoes & Nordic Skis. Featured Event: XC Ski Camp in Bend, Oregon.
#171: E-Report 11.20.2012
"Thanksgiving in Oregon: What to Do After the Turkey Settles. Five ideas for outdoor adventures. Featured Event: "Turkey Trot" guided hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve near Sisters, Oregon.
#170: E-Report 11.13.2012
"Oregon's In-Between Time:" Five favorite spots in Central Oregon for a brisk walk and a warm crackling fire. Featured Event: Traditions at Sunriver.
#169: E-Report 10.30.2012
"Falling Back, Moving Forward:" Fun things to do in Oregon during late autumn/early winter. Featured Event: Fall UnCorked Wine Tour in the Applegate Valley.
#168: E-Report 10.23.2012
Snow, Slush, Rain and Sun: Just you average autumn day on Mt. Hood. Featured Event: Columbia Gorge Marathon
#167: E-Report 10.16.2012
"Windmills, Wheat Fields & White River Falls," My Fave 5 Things to Do in Maupin. Featured Events: Roundup of harvest events on the Hood River Fruit Loop.
#166: E-Report 10.9.2012
"Calling All Couch Potatoes," Kayaking for Color in Klamath County. Featured Event: Klamath Basin Potato Festival
#165: E-Report 10.2.2012
Explosions of Red, Gold, Orange & Yellow: My Fave 5 Fall Foliage Tours. Featured Event: Art Along the Rogue.
#164: E-Report 9.25.2012
"The Beginning, the Journey and the End,"
My Fave 5 Oregon Lake Trails. Featured Event: Detroit Lake Mud Run.
#163: E-Report 9.18.2012
"All Decked Out - Before It's Too Late!" My Fave 5 Restaurants with a View. Featured Events: Oktoberfest in Bend and Hood River.
#162: E-Report 9.12.2012
The Wild, the Weird & the Wonderful: 5 Oregon Rivers and What You May Want to Know About Them. Featured Events: Ride, Row, Run in Maupin and The Fall Kite Festival in Lincoln City.
#161: E-Report 9.4.2012
The First Best 150 Miles: My "Fave Five" Deschutes River Destinations. Featured Event: Ride Row Run in Maupin.
#160: E-Report 8.28.2012
The Roads Best Traveled: My "Fave Five" Oregon Driving Tours. Featured Event: Farmers Markets.
#159: E-Report 8.21.2012
Falls, Flowers and Big Promises: My "Fave Five" in Mt. Hood Territory. Featured Event: Barlow Road Ride from Government Camp to Oregon City.
#156: E-Report 8.14.2012
Hidden Jewels in the Concrete Jungle: Road tripping to my five favorite urban parks. Featured Events: Shakespeare in the Park, Eugene and Bend.
#155: E-Report 8.7.2012
Hood River: More than Just a Pretty Face. Traveling to Hood River on the Columbia Gorge this week. Featured Event: Van Gogh Days.
#154: E-Report 7.31.2012
Road Tripping to the Applegate Valley for "Wit, Wisdom & Wine." Featured Event: Live music at LongSword Vineyards.
#153: E-Report 7.24.2012
Paddling for Petroglyphs: A Quest for Ancient Messages. Road Tripping to the Willamette, John Day and Owyhee Rivers to find Native American "rock art." Featured Event: The Big Float II on the Willamette River.
#152: E-Report 7.17.2012
Lavender, Ladybugs & Sweet Fluffy Alpacas: Road tripping on the Hood River Fruit Loop this week. Featured Events: Lavender Daze and the Troutdale Summerfest.
#151: E-Report 7.10.2012
Road Tripping to "The Secret Land of Sun & Water: Sunriver by Raft, Bike and Cart." Featured Events: Sun, Stars & Creatures of the Night at the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory.
#150: E-Report 7.3.2012
Maiden Voyage: Road Tripping to Lake Billy Chinook to launch a boat named Doris. Featured Events: Oregon Enduro-Series June 6 - Sept 9.
149: E-Report 6.26.2012
A Treasure Hunt on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Featured Event: Live Music at Elk Lake.
148: E-Report 6.19.2012
Drop, Pitch, Churn: Traveling Oregon's White Water. Featured Event: Splash for Pink in Maupin.
147: E-Report 6.12.2012
Finding the Dirt in Sisters, Oregon: Five of our favorite lake and river trails. Featured Events: Ride for Two Rivers & Sisters to Summit Hill Climb Series.
146: E-Report 6.5.2012
Running Amuck in Southern Oregon, with Running Y Ranch as our base camp for golf, birding, fishing, kayaking and rafting. Featured Event: Caledonia Oaks birding hike.
145: E-Report 5.29.2012
Road Tripping to the Lower Deschutes River for a "Confluence of Activity. Featured Events: Mt. Hood Cycling Classic and the Splash for Pink. Featured Recipe: Salmon with Lime Cream Sauce. Featured Video: "Steelhead Dreams" by Todd Moen.
144: E-Report 5.22.2012
Road Tripping to the Rogue River Recreation Trail in Southern Oregon. Featured Events: BoatNik Festival and Outdoor Growers Market in Grants Pass.
143: E-Report 5.15.2012
Weekend Escape to Oregon's Columbia River Gorge. Featured Event: Wine & Pear Fest in Hood River. Featured Recipe: Bartlett Pear Salad.
142: E-Report 5.8.2012
Road Tripping to Fern Ridge Wildlife Area in Lane County this week with a hike along Coyote Creek. Featured Event: Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival.
141: E-Report 5.1.2012
Road Trip to Bend, Oregon: A Splash of a River! Exploring the many Deschutes River trails. Featured Event: The Salmon Run, 10k, 5k and Little Fry Race.
140: E-Report 4.24.2012
Road Tripping to The Lucky Boy Mine Trail in Vida, Oregon. Featured Event: McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival.
139: E-Report 4.17.2012
Road tripping to the Santiam Birding Loop this week. Featured Events: SOLVE IT for Earth Day: clean-up and restoration projects all over Oregon.
138: E-Report 4.10.2012
Fishing for steelhead on the Wilson River. Featured Events: Pacific City Birding & Blues Festival and the John Scarf Migratory Bird Festival in Burns. Featured Recipe: Never-Fail Grilled Salmon.
137: E-Report 4.3.2012
Road Tripping to the Row River Trail in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Featured Event: Family Fishing Days all over Oregon.
136: E-Report 3.27.2012
Road Tripping to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve near Sisters, Oregon, preserved in perpetuity by the Deschutes Land Trust. Featured Event: Birding Hike at Camp Polk.
135: E-Report 3.20.2012
Spanning Lane County: Heading on a tour of 20 covered bridges in the Eugene/Springfield/Cottage Grove area. Featured Event: McKenzie River Half Marathon.
134: E-Report 3.13.2012
Green Traditions: Inside and out. Road Tripping to the Oregon Caves again this week, this time to explore the four fantastic trails on the outside. Featured Events: St. Patrick's Day running events across the state. Featured Recipe: Bachelor Bitter
Cured Corned Beef.
133: E-Report 3.6.2012
Southern Oregon: Inside Out. Road Tripping to the "Halls of Marble" at the Oregon Caves National Monument in SW Oregon. Featured Events: "First Crush," Wine & Beer Tasting in Grants Pass and "Pints for Polio" Pub Walk in Bend.
132: E-Report 2.28.2012
Southern Oregon: Markers in Time. Road Tripping to Table Rocks in the Rogue Valley. Featured Event: "Oregon Northwest and Southeast" art exhibit in Grants Pass.
131: E-Report 2.21.2012
Journey to the Center of Oregon with 7 routes into Bend, 7 great things to see along the way, and 7 things to do when you get there. Featured Event: Telluride Film Fest.
130: E-Report 2.14.2012
Hiking for Beer: Exploring the winter lowlands for hiking options across Oregon. Featured Event: Zwickelmania, Oregon craft breweries open their doors for special tours and tastings, Feb 18.
129: E-Report 2.7.2012
Road Trip to Sunriver: Snow and Ice & Everything Nice. Skiing, boarding and Nordic adventures, ice skating and a month of chocolate. Featured Events: Valentine's Dinner & Concert, and the Run for Chocolate 5K.
128: E-Report 1.30.2012
Leap, Plunge & Skate into Oregon: Once every four years, February 29th appears on the calendar. In celebration, we've rounded up some adventures across Oregon that you can leap, plunge and skate into. Featured Event: Oregon Polar Plunge.
127: E-Report 1.23.2012
Oregon Dog Days, Part 3: Traveling deep into Mt. Hood Territory and the McKenzie River Valley. Featured Event: Oregon Truffle Festival.
126: E-Report 1.16.2012
Oregon Dog Days, Part Two: Highlights in Linn County, Eastern and Southern Oregon, Eugene, Cascades & Coast. Featured Event: Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Races in Joseph, Oregon, January 25-28.
125: E-Report 1.9.2012
Oregon Dog Days, Part One: Trails, Lodging, and the Gear We Don't Leave Home Without. Featured Event: Chemult Sled Dog Races, January 21-22.
124: E-Report 1.2.2012
12 months of adventure in Oregon, from January to December, and the extreme to the sublime. Featured event: Crescent Lake Challenge, January 15.
123: E-Report 12.26.2011
Road Trip: Sisters to Santiam. Hot spots for cool holiday fun on Highway 20/126, with stops at Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman, Suttle Lake and Hoodoo Ski Area. Featured Event: New Year's Eve party at Hoodoo.
122: E-Report 12.19.2011
Road Tripping to Commonwealth Lake Park and other urban parks. Featured Event: Winter Whale Watching Week on Oregon's Coast.
121: E-Report 12.12.2011
Road Tripping to three points on Oregon highway 126: Hoodoo ski Area, Vida, & Florence. Featured Event: Frozen Trail Runfest at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, near Eugene.
120: E-Report 12.5.2011
Summer Lake in Winter, Part 2. Five more of our favorite things to do at Summer Lake. Featured Event: Gran Prix of CycloCross in Bend.
119: E-Report 11.28.2011
Summer Lake in Winter: Five things we love to do in Oregon's Outback. Featured Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie. Featured Event: Tree Lighting in Christmas Valley.
118: E-Report 11.21.2011
Green Weekend: The Oregon Lakes & Rivers challenge to spend Black Friday outside of malls and in the great outdoors. Featured Recipe: Apple Tart from the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Featured Events: This Weekend in Clackamas County.
117: E-Report 11.14.2011
Oregon Winter: Ready or Not? Road Trip to snow play destinations with Oregon's Snow-Play Checklist. Featured Events: Thanksgiving Wine Tastings. Featured Gear: YakTrax Walker.
116: E-Report 11.7.2011
Road Tripping to Central Oregon this week with a spin through the Old Mill District on the Deschutes River, where you can stay, play, wine and dine. Featured Event: SledFilm II at the Tower Theatre in Bend on November 12. Featured Gear: The Simplici-Tree.
115: E-Report 10.31.2011
Road Trip: McKenzie Bridge/Rainbow: A Lush, Hidden World in the Central Cascades. Featured Event: First Saturday Park Walk in Eugene.
114: E-Report 10.24.2011
Special Report: The Oregon Trail, Part 2, "Decision at The Dalles." Featured Event: Birds & Bats of Halloween at the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center.
113: E-Report 10.17.2011
Special Report: The Oregon Trail, Part 1, "Gateway to the Oregon Dream." Featured Event: Hells Canyon Harvest Festival in Baker City.
112: E-Report 10.10.2011
Color Me Southern: Kayaking for Fall Colors in the Upper Klamath Wildlife Refuge. Featured Event: Tour Fall Colors at Rocky Point. Postcard from Afar: "Contrasting Views," Garden City, Kansas.
111: E-Report 10.3.2011
Heading to the beautiful Gorge this autumn for Waterfalls, Wineries and Windsurfing on the Columbia River. Featured event: Gorge 25th Anniversary Celebration.
110: E-Report 9.26.2011
Road Tripping to the Aufderheide this week, with a trip to Terwilliger Hot Springs, leaf peeping on the McKenzie River and a bike ride from Oakridge to Blue Lake.
109: E-Report 9.19.2011
Legends of the Fall: Leaf Peeping in Oregon. Featured Events: Stomp, Pedal, Dive - 7 Fun Things to Do in Oregon this Weekend.
108: E-Report 9.12.2011
Road Tripping to Government Camp this week, with a trip along the historic Barlow trail. Featured Event: Dog Day at Ski Bowl.
107: E-Report 9.5.2011
Road Trip: Beauty, Terror & Tradition ... Deschutes River Water Falls. Featured Event: Ring of Fire cycling time trial in Maupin.
106: E-Report 8.29.2011
Labor Day Weekend: Summer's Last Splash in Hood River. Featured Event: Roy Webster Channel Swim. Featured Reading: Portal to the Columbia: Vintage Postcards as Art, Life & History
105: E-Report 8.22.2011
Exploring Central Oregon's high mountain lakes. Featured Event: Shakespeare in Drake Park, Bend. Featured Reading: Cascade Lake Scenic Drive and Recreation Guide.
104: E-Report 8.15.2011
Urban Adventures: Exploring Portland's Own Back Yard. Road Report from Oregon Wild: Mirror Lake. Featured Event: Off-Road Adventure Race in Portland. Photo of the Week: Japanese Gardens by Michel Hersen.
103: E-Report 8.8.2011
Northeastern Oregon: Boardman, Irrigon, Hermiston & Cold Springs. Featured Event: Farm City Rodeo in Hermiston. Recipe: Secrets to Making Incredible Hamburgers.
102: E-Report 8.1.2011
Oregon Highway 58: Crescent, Waldo & Odell Lakes. Road Trip to Crescent Lake. Featured Event: Dinner in the Sky at Willamette Pass Resort.
101: E-Report 7.25.2011
All eyes turn to Joseph, Oregon. Road Tripping this week to Wallowa Lake and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Featured Gear: Coleman's battery-operated blender. Featured Event: Chief Joseph Days July 27-30.
100: E-Report 7.18.2011
Our 100th Issue "Best Of" E-Report. Road Trip: 12 Months of Adventure. Featured Events: Suit Up, Saddle Up and Lace Up: multi-sport and endurance events all over Oregon.
99: E-Report 7.11.2011
Road Trip: Columbia Gorge Wine Region. Featured Event: Lavender Daze Festival in Hood River.
98: RT E-Report 7.4.2011
Road Trip: The Infinity Loop, Troutdale to The Dalles to Government Camp, and back to Troutdale. Featured Event: Evening Under the Stars/ Star Party at Timberline Lodge.
97: RT E-Report 6.27.2011
Road Trip: Spokes on Wheel - Day Trips from Portland. What do these four activities all have in common: Rafting through Maupin, soaking at Belknap Hot Springs, birding near Albany, and kayaking in Oregon City? Featured Event: Art and the Vineyard in Eugene.
96: E-Report 6.20.2011
Road Trip: Exploring the 23 bridges, 7 miles of trails, 339 plant species, and "octopus" at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Featured Event: Great American Backyard Campout at Mt. Pisgah and Armitage Park in Eugene.
95: E-Report 6.13.2011
Road Trip: Exploring Waterfalls on the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway. Featured Events: Sailing: Columbia Gorge Racing Opening Day and Fruit Loop Wine Celebration.
94: E-Report 6.6.2011
Road Trip: Oregon City, with a kayak trip to the base of Willamette Falls. Events: Oregon City Farmer's Market and Green Fair, and upcoming Clackamas Rive Clean Up.
93: E-Report 5.30.2011
Road Trip: Lower Deschutes River and "How to Catch Lower Deschutes Summer Run Steelhead." Featured Gear: Fish Grilling Basket. Featured Events: Heaven Can Wait and Splash for Pink, both benefiting cancer research.
92: E-Report 5.23.2011
Road Trip: Whitewater rafting on the Lower Deschutes. Crazy fun! Featured Gear: Alpen Binoculars. Featured Events: Bird Walk with the Deschutes Land Trust, and Splash for Pink in Maupin.
91: E-Report 5.16.2011
Road Trip: Lake Billy Chinook, for wake boarding, boating, wave running, swimming, splashing and more. Featured Gear: 2011 Octane Lumbar Reservoir from Camelbak. Featured Event: Pole, Pedal, Paddle in Bend.
90: E-Report 5.9.2011
Road Trip: Central Oregon and the Deschutes River. floating, spinning & urban exploring from LaPine to Bend. Featured Gear: Astral V8 Meshback personal flotation device. Featured Event: "Catch & Release" band at Imperial River Co.
89: E-Report 5.2.2011
Road Trip: Headwaters of the Deschutes River. Exploring Little Lava Lake and the surrounding reservoirs. Featured Gear: Cabela's Angler Waist Pack. Featured Event: The Salmon Run in Bend.
88: E-Report 4.25.2011
Road Trip: Exploring the 2 Rivers Country Trail in Linn County. Featured Gear: Silipints beverage glasses. Featured Event: Albany Nosh Tour.
87: E-Report 4.18.2011
Flying on the Wings of Happenstance: The Santiam Birding Loop. Featured recipe: blue cheese short bread from Sybaris in Albany. Events: Oregon celebrates Earth Day.
86: E-Report 4.11.2011
Spinning Up Adventure on the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. Highlighted route: Albany to Brownsville. Gear We Like: Quick Release Handlebar Basket from the Nantucket Bike Basket Company. Events: Farmers Markets begin this Weekend in Albany & Corvallis.
85: E-Report 4.4.2011
Road Tripping along the "Over the Rivers & Through the Woods" scenic byway. HQ: Albany. Featured Event: Brownsville Farmers Market. Featured Gear: Sun Stick.
84: E-Report 3.28.2011
Heading to where the river meets the sea: The Siuslaw Estuary Water Trail. Gear: Double Vision Kayak. Event: Shotgun Trail Blast.
83: E-Report 3.21.2011
Road tripping to the Eugene/Springfield area with a visit to Mt. Pisgah Arboretum and area running/riding events. Featured Gear: Hydro Flask ice stix.
82: E-Report 3.14.2011
Celebrating Eugene's urban trails and public parks along the Willamette River, including Owen Memorial Rose Garden and Alton Baker Park. Recipe: Plank baked pizza. Event: Air Dogs in Springfield.
81: E-Report 3.7.2011
Winter on the McKenzie and the fine art of hiking in the rain. Exploring places to go, stay and eat. Gear: Beacon safety light for dogs. Event: Daffodil Festival in Junction City.
80: E-Report 2.28.2011
Discover Hood River: Meet the Alpacas at Cascade Alpacas of Oregon. Featured Gear: Copper Alpaca Crew Socks. Featured Event: Mt. Hood Meadows Film Festival.
79: E-Report 2.21.2011
All about the Gorge this week, with a stay at Columbia Cliff Villas and hiking ideas with Friends of the CRG, Also this week, we announce the winners of the (Live) Bird Hunting Photo Contest.
78: E-Report 2.14.2011
Road Tripping to Timberbline Lodge with a summary of tours, dining, and nature walks and the great big playground of Mt. Hood. Gear: Wildcard softshell jacket & pants from Columbia Sportswear. Event: Columbia Gorge Wineries Open House.
77: E-Report 2.7.2011
Exploring Mt. Hood Territory, with a snapshot of a few favorites winter hikes. Photo of the Week features Heidi, new St. Bernard puppy at Timerline Lodge. Gear review: YakTrax Pro. Event: Chairlift to Heaven.
76: E-Report 1.31.2011
Traveling the Infinity Loop from Mt. Hood to the Columbia River Gorge and back again. Gear: Hydro Flask. Event: Trillium Lake Nature Walk/Snowshoe
75: E-Report 1.24.2011
Ski It. Ride It. Live It! Adventures at Willamette Pass. Event: Friday Night Lights/snowboarding at Willamette Pass. Gear: Tram bars. Recipe: Homemade granola bars.
74: E-Report 1.17.2011
Road tripping to Northeast Oregon this week: snowshoeing and xc at Ski Anthony Lakes, back-country skiing in the Eagle Cap Wilderness and more. Event: Elk Viewing near North Powder. Gear: Toe socks.
73: E-Report 1.10.2011
Photo: Icicles. Road Trip: Heading to Crescent Lake for the Nordic freestyle ski race and citizen tour, the Crescent Lake Challenge. Gear: a sassy little flashlight.
72: E-Report 1.3.2011
Photo of the Week: XC Ski into Elk Lake by Chris Mann. Road Trip: Oregon 58: Highway to the Adventure Zone - Winter in the Willamette & Deschutes Forests. Event: A Musical Evening with Will West on January 8 at Imperial River Co. in Maupin. Gear: OutdoorSafe Survival Kit.
71: E-Report 12.27.2010
The New Year's Edition with 12 adventure goals for 2011 and 12 ideas for ringing in the New Year on a lake or river in Oregon. Featured Gear: Fashion Goes to the Dogs.
70: E-Report 12.20.2010
Road Trip: A Cabin in the Woods/Ideas for nestling in this winter. Events: Dashing Through the Snow - great ideas to get outside this week! Featured Gear: Heat Elite Jacket
69: E-Report 12.13.2010
Heading to " Deep Powder Land" with a trip to Ski Anthony Lakes, incredible cat skiing photo, one-horse open sleigh ride from Geiser Grand Hotel plus a low-fat recipe for Cherries in the Snow.
68: E-Report 12.6.2010
Following in the footsteps of legendary John Fremont to Winter Ridge, Summer Lake and beyond. Featured Event: Cyclo-Cross National Championships. Featured Gear: Alpen's "Wings" Binoculars
67: E-Report 11.29.2010
Road tripping to the Umpqua and then to Corvallis this week. Hike or snowshoe to Oregon's 2nd largest waterfall, Salt Creek Falls. Continue the steep trek to the base or head to Diamond Creek Falls. Then to Corvallis to Oregon's Civil War football game. Featured recipe: grilled meatball sandwiches.
66: E-Report 11.22.2010
Heading to the McKenzie River this week, with a stunning photo from Alan Huestis, a profile of Eagle Rock Lodge, and a blog about Tamolitch Falls. Also, we launch GEAR HEAD - a regular column reviewing outdoor gear. Featured events this week: Mushroom Walk at Mount Pisgah Arboretum, and a menu of all the special wine events in Lane County this Thanksgiving Weekend.
65: RT E-Report 11.15.2010
Bald eagles coming enmasse to the Klamath Wildlife Refuges inspired this report's Photo of the Week and Road Trip. Featured Event: Uncorked Barrel Tour in the Applegate Valley. Featured Recipe: Crockpot Roast with Red Wine Reduction Sauce from Rosella's Vineyard. Other travel resources for Southern Oregon.
64: RT E-Report 11.8.2010
"On the Rogue Again," with bridge photo of sunset, a Road Trip to the Rogue River National Recreation Trail, and blog on the Historic Prospect Hotel. Featured Event: Upper Rogue Wine Tour and Barrel Tasting. Featured Recipe: Oregon Rosé Gelée with Basil Whipped Cream.
63: E-Report 11.1.2010
We introduced out first photo gallery, featuring the work of Michel Hersen. Also, a Road Trip to Oregon City on the Willamette River and sugar-coated pecans for road snacks. Note: some link errors appeared in the titles of this email, click on READ MORE for proper linking.
62: E-Report 10.25.2010
All about mushrooms this week, with a photo of Odell Lake, the Oregon mushroom camp, the elusive matsutake and a recipe for chanterelles.
61: E-Report 10.18.2010
Road Tripping to Crescent Lake this week, with a fun family fishing photo, feature, and a blog on the Sierra Cascades Cycling Route. Gear recommendations for our four-footed canine friends.
60: E-Report 10.11.2010
All about the Deschutes this week, with a photo of morning in the Deschutes River Valley, A Brief & Happy History of the Deschutes, and recreation blog and travel resources for the Lower Deschutes and a recipe for Flank Steak from Imperial River Co. Featured Events: Over the Rivers and Through the Woods / Upcoming Riding/Running Events in Oregon.
59: E-Report 10.4.2010
Traveling to the Willamette Valley this week, inspired by a photo of vineyard in the fall. Then, Uncorked in Eugene: a wine tour where revelers can find 12 wineries within a 25-mile stretch. Also, upcoming Oregon wine events including chocolate pairings in Dundee and sparkling wine & oysters in Veneta. Featured recipe: Butter Leaf Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette from Executive Chef Adam Bernstein, of The Sustainable Table & Cafe Maroc in Eugene.
58: E-Report 9.27.2010
Going Local, going now! Heading to Imperial Stock Ranch, Imperial River Co., and then north to the Fruit Loop. The featured recipe, Bartlett Pear Salad, combines Oregon-grown pears, blue cheese, hazelnuts and more. The featured events: First Friday Art and Wine Walks, coming to downtown streets all over Oregon!
57: E-Report 9.20.2010
Road tripping to Mt. Hood and Hood River, starting with a free guided trip to Silcox Hut, one mile and 1,000' above Timberline Lodge. Then we're off to the Columbia River Gorge for Saturday markets from Portland to Hermiston. We finish with a recipe from Timberline Lodge for stuffed mushroom caps. Yum.
56: E-Report 9.13.2010
Heading to the Salem area this week with a trip to Silver Falls State Park, a temperate rain forest with 770km of trails. Then to Mt. Angel for Oktoberfest, and a recipe for beer-boiled bratwurst.
55: E-Report 9.6.2010
From the McKenzie River comes our photo of the week, the Northern Spotted Owl. Also a recipe for Raspberry Ricotta Mousse from Eagle Rock Lodge. Our road trip takes you to north central Oregon, including Maupin, Fossil and Condon. Our featured event: live music and dinner at Elk Lake Lodge.
54: E-Report 8.30.2010
We go to the coast this week, where the Siletz River meets the sea, and the shortest river in America, the D, makes a brief appearance. Also, Mo's famous chowder house offers a recipe for fish tacos, and events take us to the McKenzie River and Cottage Grove Lake.
53: E-Report 8.23.2010
Road Tripping to Oregon's Outback, including Fort Rock and Crack in the Ground. Call for geo-destination photography. Featured Events: Martini Madness on the Rogue River, Moonshine Canoe & Beer Tour and World of Wine Festival. Featured Recipe: Flank steak with homemade blue cheese dressing.
52: E-Report 8.16.2010
Road Tripping to Elk Lake in the Cascade Mountains for the Perseids Meteor Shower and other fun things. Includes photo of the marina and vintage postcard. Featured Event: Riverfest 2010. Featured recipe: Trail Mix.
51: E-Report 8.9.2010
Road Tripping to the McKenzie River with an enticing Photo of the Week, and details on all the fun things to do there. Event: Paddle Oregon. Recipe: Pie Iron Tuna Melts. Gear: Pie Iron.
50: E-Report 8.2.2010
All about Crater Lake: gorgeous photo of sunrise over Wizard Island and upcoming August events. Featured Recipe: homemade granola bars. Featured Gear: Portage Float Coat for your pup, by Ruff Wear.
49: E-Report 7.26.2010
Photo of the Week: Great Blue Heron. Road Trip to Hosmer Lake for a kayak up Quinn Creek to a waterfall. For dry, cracked summer skin we recommend Skin Doctor. Our featured recipe is lemon ginger salmon recipe from Brand 33, and the featured event: Race for the River on the Deschutes.
48: E-Report 7.19.10
Road Trip to Oregon covered bridges, including Cottage Grove, Albany and Lowell. While you're in Lowell, hit up the Blackberry Jam Festival. Recipe? Dutch oven blackberry cobbler.
47: E-Report 7.12.10
Road Trip to the Metolius River for a moment of being in the moment, and the Bamboo Rod and Flyfishing Fair. Also, Sore Muscle Run and Chicken Pot Pie from your Dutch oven.
46: E-Report 7.5.10
The Summer 2010 issue of Oregon Lakes and Rivers magazine is live and online! View it plus Gear Pockets and Italian camp coffee in this week's edition.
45: E-Report 6.28.10
All about the Umpqua, including a trail guide, recipe for no-fail salmon from Steamboat Inn. Then, all eyes turn down Highway 138 to Crater Lake, where you can view the night sky at their Star Party.
44: E-Report 6.21.10
All about kayaking: Floating under the full moon on Elk Lake; a life-changing women's kayak tour of Oregon estuaries, and a great review of the Skylark Kayak.
43: E-Report 6.14.10
Trip to Suttle Lake, with fishing, boating, biking and hiking the Lake Creek Trail. Also: skin protection, skillet fajitas, and ballet at Blue Lake.
42: E-Report 6.7.10
Exploring Oregon's Outback with a one-day, must-see driving tour of area, including many of its fascinating geological areas. Also, breakfast burritos on the go, and the Sunriver Wildflower Show.
41: E-Report 5.31.10
Taking the road less traveled this week, to Mirror Lake, and Tom, Dick & Harry Ridge. Also, beer-battered trout and Opening Day on the Deschutes.
40: E-Report 5.24.10
Explore the McKenzie River with tips from our insider's river and recreation report; Elk Lake Resort opens for the season; grilled salmon with lime cream recipe. Photo of the Week: wine grapes thriving in the Applegate Valley.
39: E-Report 5.17.10
Be among the first travelers on the Old McKenzie Pass this year, as ODOT has plowed a temporary lane for cyclists and hikers. Learn how to make pot roast pizza and check out ODF&W's youth angling program.
38: E-Report 5.10.10
May recreational pursuits include birding, fishing, wildflower and waterfall hikes. Featured recipe: banana caramel s'mores with homemade marshmallows. Photo of the Week: yellow-headed blackbird, from Joseph Eastburn.
37: E-Report 5.3.10
We featured another wildflower image, posted a story about the Owyhee River, suggested a "Wings and Wine" event, and shared a lemon pie camping recipe.
36: E-Report 4.26.10
Explores the Columbia River Gorge, including wildflowers, windsurfing and wine! Featured recipe: Dutch Oven Pizza.
35: E-Report 4.19.10
Photo of the Week: Kayak on the Rogue River; Road Trip: the Hot Springs segment of the North Umpqua Trail; Earth Day events around the state and skin protection.
34: E-Report 4.12.10
Photo of the Week features wild dogwood on the Umpqau by Bruce Jackson. Also learn how to grill perfect salmon and Crack the Nut: North Umpqua Trail, Part I.
33: E-Report 4.5.10
Photo of the Week: Tumalo falls in Bend. Also, a dog-friendly adventure to big Lake/Patjens Lake and the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival.
32: E-Report 3.29.10
The beautiful Owyhee River made the Photo of the Week. Other features include an opportunity to win a free trip to the Rogue River; and a road trip to Malhuer National Wildlife Refuge.
31: E-Report 3.22.10
Announcing the launch of the online magazine: Oregon Lakes & Rivers. The runners-up for the cover contest were featured as well as a gorgeous underwater photo of a trout.
30: E-Report 3.15.10
Featuring a photo of the Crooked River from Alan Huestis, a story on Marion Forks Restaurant, a sneak preview of Issue #1 of Oregon Lakes & Rivers magazine, grilled rib-eye steak recipe and a portable camping grill.
29: RT E-Report 3.8.10
Featuring a photo of a wooden bridge over Lake Creek, a story about Steamboat Inn and the N. Umpqua, a sneak preview of Issue #1 of Oregon Lakes & Rivers magazine and lodging discounts.
28: RT E-Report 3.1.10
Featuring a dreamy image of a wooden boat covered in snow, our Guide to Travel Guides, a sneak preview of Issue #1 of Oregon Lakes & Rivers magazine, the Portland Saturday Market and packing tape tote bags.
27: RT E-Report 2.22.10
Featuring an image of tundra swans from the Summer Lake Lodge, a story on Snow Runners (snowmobiles), full moon ski-in at Elk Lake, and campfire-roasted onion flowers.
26: RT E-Report 2.15.10
Featuring a stunning image of a singular rapid on the McKenzie River, Valentine's Day at Crescent Lake, the Polar Plunge and a delicious baby red potato recipe.
25: RT E-Report 2.8.10
Featuring a frosty image of the Salmon River in the winter, a link to an information Oregon rivers website, Bend Winterfest and banana boats.
24: RT E-Report 2.1.10
Featuring an image of a drift boat on the South Santiam River, covered bridges of Oregon, Winter Beach Party at Anthony Lakes and a one-skillet breakfast.
23: RT E-Report 1.25.10
Featuring a vintage postcard from 1912, the Central Cascades GeoTourism Project, Green Drinks, wooden drift boats and tinfoil burgers.
22: RT E-Report 1.18.10
Featuring Moe, a 12-year-old German Shorthair Pointer mix, a road trip to Southern Oregon, the Yoga & Wellness Funshop, and Our Top 12 Dog Gear Picks.
21: RT E-Report 1.11.10
Featuring a misty image of Winter Wetlands, Gary's Lewis on "Satisfying a Ruckus of Children," snowshoe nature walks and riverside peach cobbler.
20: RT E-Report 1.4.10
Featuring an alluring image of snowshoes and pole by Valorie Webster, "A Cabin in the Woods: Toasty Retreats, Part II," Eagle Cap Extreme sled dog race, andBanana Carmel S'Mores.

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